Assign track names and colors using midi notes

Cubase
1

I find that I get slowed down when creating new audio tracks because I have to type in track names. I would like the ability to map midi notes to automatically enter track names. For example:

C1 = Lead Vox
D1 = Bvox
E1 = AC Guit
etc.

That way when I create a track, I can quickly assign a name without typing, since I generally use the same names all the time. These should be user assignable too.

Also, it would be great if I could color the tracks / parts using midi notes such as:

C2 = Red
D2 = Green
etc.

Perhaps this would be in conjunction with a modifier key (Alt + midi note), but it would really simplify workflow for me.

2

This functionality already exists in the Project Logical Editor.

Create PLE presets that name the selected track, one each for the various names you need.

Assign it to a keystroke in the Key Commands dialog, or create a Generic Remote, route your keyboard to it, and assign the triggers and commands in the upper and lower panes, respectively.

:slight_smile:

3

Another option is using project templates. Wonderful time saver.

4

Very good idea. Thank you!

Can somebody explain how to do it by pressing Alt + Midi Key to trigger a PLE preset with Generic Remote? Is there an option to add a condition in GR?

AFAIK only way to do it could be by using Bome midi translator (or Autohotkey maybe but limited).

5

I did it in BMT, pretty easy to do, other than making the PLE presets (I made only 3 of them to test)

The good thing with BMT is when you keep pressing a key (I chose CTRL) and hit a note on the midi keyboard, only the corresponding function is executed; i.e. you can block that note from going into Cubase. There is no need to hear it (or even record it by mistake).

If you want help with it, I can guide you.